cheer on — encourage and support
phrasal verbB1common
to shout encouragement to someone or show that you're behind them
Pattern: cheer someone on
In use
- Don't worry, we'll all be there cheering you on.emotions
- It meant a lot having my family cheering me on from the stands.emotions
Common mistake
Confusing 'cheer on' (support) with 'cheer up' (lift someone's mood).